High-Protein Low-Carb Banana Pancakes

Servings: 2 (about 6 small pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 medium banana
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or cooking spray for the pan

Instructions

1. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth.
2. Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla.
3. Add protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Mix until a thick batter forms. Let sit for 2–3 minutes.
5. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
6. Grease lightly and pour small portions of batter into the pan.
7. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition (Approximate, per serving)

• Calories: 280–330
• Protein: 25–30 g
• Net Carbs: 12–15 g
• Fat: 10–14 g

Even Lower-Carb Version

Replace the whole banana with:

• ¼ banana
• 2 tbsp banana-flavored extract or sugar-free banana syrup

This drops the carbs significantly while keeping a banana flavor.

Toppings

• Greek yogurt
• Natural peanut butter or almond butter
• Chopped nuts
• Sugar-free maple syrup
• Fresh berries (in moderation)